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... for which you for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). In each product. This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE...TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
... for which you for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). In each product. This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE...TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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... the touch screen and touchpad 30 Using the touch screen 30 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook...
... the touch screen and touchpad 30 Using the touch screen 30 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning your Notebook PC off ...
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning your Notebook PC off ...
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Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 90 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 109 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of ...
Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 90 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 109 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of ...
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REACH...117 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 117 Prevention of Hearing Loss 117 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC E-Manual
REACH...117 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 117 Prevention of Hearing Loss 117 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: ...
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: ...
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WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchscreen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you safe while ...
WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchscreen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you safe while ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with any part of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. While powered on, ensure that can reduce air circulation. You can be ...
Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with any part of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. While powered on, ensure that can reduce air circulation. You can be ...
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Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong ...
Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong ...
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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 15" model 14 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 15" model 14 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
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Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Camera The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up ...
Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Camera The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up ...
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The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is...
The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is...
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...for numeric input. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using ...capital lock allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This...
...for numeric input. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using ...capital lock allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard ...
Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard ...
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IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack.
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Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING!
Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING!
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Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical...
Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical...